Beatrice Lampla Mellinger, also known as Bela, her artist signature, was born on the French Caribbean island of Martinique. Art has always been an important part of Bela’s life. She studied painting extensively and also works with different mediums and various techniques to create her narratives.
Bela’s work incorporates multicultural references from her Asian, African, and European ancestors, and from her birthplace, with its own multi-ethnic heritage.
